Addis Ababa, November 11, 2024 (FBC) – In a landmark achievement, the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture announced Ethiopia’s inaugural shipment of vegetable products to Europe. Ethio Vegfru Plc. successfully embarked on transportation of Sugar snap peas and mangetout to the Netherlands today.
The shipment, consisting of 12 tons of these fresh vegetables, was dispatched via a modern refrigerated container from the port of Djibouti. The ministry confirmed that the products will travel from Koka and are expected to arrive in the Netherlands within 23 days.
This development marks a significant step for Ethiopia in establishing a foothold in the European market, it was stated.